[Gembo]

I recently started using the Minimed Pardadigm 522 and I'm very happy with it. I've had it about three weeks. This afternoon I noticed some quite distinct blotching/streaks on the display similar to the rainbow effect that you sometimes get when the sun shines through a window. I did go for a run earlier with the pump clipped to my waistband and I did sweat quite a bit. It's possibly nothing but it's really freaking me out. I'm just wondering if anybody has had anything similar and what could cause it??

[notme]

Your display should be pretty clean and clear Gembo. Turn the light on your pump and take a good look. If there is blotching (and your not wearing any polarized glasses) I would call Medtronic. I have seen the blotching when I am wearing glasses that have the antiglare coating on them. Without them, they were fine.

I hope this is the issue with your pump. If not, call Metronic and get a replacement.

[Gembo]

Originally Posted by notme

Your display should be pretty clean and clear Gembo. Turn the light on your pump and take a good look. If there is blotching (and your not wearing any polarized glasses) I would call Medtronic. I have seen the blotching when I am wearing glasses that have the antiglare coating on them. Without them, they were fine.

I hope this is the issue with your pump. If not, call Metronic and get a replacement.

Thanks notme. No I don't wear glasses. I think it may have been the light. We had an unusually bright evening in Dublin and it could have been that. The light is gone now and I don't see the blotching. I'm due to go back to the Diabetes team next week anyway as I'm still adjusting basal rates etc so I will show it to them then.

I think I may just have 'new car syndrome'. I don't think I've ever been attached to anything that cost that much money before.

[camjen1]

Is it cold in Ireland now? I know when my pump gets cold the screen tends to act funny.

[Gembo]

Originally Posted by camjen1

Is it cold in Ireland now? I know when my pump gets cold the screen tends to act funny.

No, it's actually pretty warm. The climate here is quite moderate. It rarely gets very cold or very hot. Whatever it was the display seems to be back to normal now .

[mortis505]

If my pump gets warm I see the rainbow effect sometimes. The MM is a bit heat sensitive. just have a sit for a while and set the pump next to you on the couch, a table or anything handy and the screen should return to normal.

[HelenM]

It seems to be a normal occurance.
My manual is in French heres what it says (I've left some in French just in case I mistranslate)
'L'ecran peut apparaitre deforme ou avoir une apparence irisee '
(the screen can appear deformed or to have a rainbow appearance)
if you wear polarised glasses, under exposure to strong sunlight , under extremely high or low temperatures.
take off the sunglasses
place in the shade
make sure the pump isn't exposed directly to heat (that is to say near to a heater) or cold.(wear under clothes on very cold days)
Not necessary to return the pump ' cest une characteristique normale de ce type d'ecran sur d'importe quel appareil'

[Subby]

Mine will often "go rainbow". It seems to most be with humidity, such as if I'm sweating and it's close to my skin. I know what you mean about new car syndrome, but I'm sure you'll stop stressing about it after a while. Remember it's made for pumping insulin, not it's decidedly low-fi display

[Gembo]

Originally Posted by mortis505

If my pump gets warm I see the rainbow effect sometimes. The MM is a bit heat sensitive. just have a sit for a while and set the pump next to you on the couch, a table or anything handy and the screen should return to normal.

Originally Posted by HelenM

It seems to be a normal occurance.
My manual is in French heres what it says (I've left some in French just in case I mistranslate)
'L'ecran peut apparaitre deforme ou avoir une apparence irisee '
(the screen can appear deformed or to have a rainbow appearance)
if you wear polarised glasses, under exposure to strong sunlight , under extremely high or low temperatures.
take off the sunglasses
place in the shade
make sure the pump isn't exposed directly to heat (that is to say near to a heater) or cold.(wear under clothes on very cold days)
Not necessary to return the pump ' cest une characteristique normale de ce type d'ecran sur d'importe quel appareil'

Originally Posted by Subby

Mine will often "go rainbow". It seems to most be with humidity, such as if I'm sweating and it's close to my skin. I know what you mean about new car syndrome, but I'm sure you'll stop stressing about it after a while. Remember it's made for pumping insulin, not it's decidedly low-fi display

Thank you. That is a relief, I'm glad it is a normal occurence. I suppose I'll have to wait until I've dropped it a couple of times before stop stressing.

[judi t]

Originally Posted by HelenM

It seems to be a normal occurance.
My manual is in French heres what it says (I've left some in French just in case I mistranslate)
'L'ecran peut apparaitre deforme ou avoir une apparence irisee '
(the screen can appear deformed or to have a rainbow appearance)
if you wear polarised glasses, under exposure to strong sunlight , under extremely high or low temperatures.
take off the sunglasses
place in the shade
make sure the pump isn't exposed directly to heat (that is to say near to a heater) or cold.(wear under clothes on very cold days)
Not necessary to return the pump ' cest une characteristique normale de ce type d'ecran sur d'importe quel appareil'

Somehow, it all sounds so much better - pas de probleme? - in French!